REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH


    1. B008IVQC01
      *a Identification Label

      Temporarily install the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH to the rear shock absorber assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      Make sure the identification label of the rear shock absorber assembly LH is facing the vehicle rear.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B008HH9C02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

    2. B008J52

      Temporarily install the shock absorber upper side to the suspension member with the bolt and nut.

    3. B008HV7C01
      *A w/o AVS
      *B w/ AVS

      Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      83 N*m  { 846 kgf*cm, 61 ft.*lbf }

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. B008GNMC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B008HF7 Jack Point

      Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)
      4.4 mm (0.1732 in.)

      Note

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

      • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  4. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B008GT9C02
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using 17 mm ball joint lock nut wrench, tighten the nut on the rear shock absorber LH (upper side).

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      83 N*m  { 846 kgf*cm, 61 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper bolt is used, tighten the nut.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.8661 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 255 mm (10.0394 in.)): 52.4 N*m (534 kgf*cm, 39 ft.*lbf)

    2. B008HAHC01
      *A w/o AVS
      *B w/ AVS

      Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber (lower side).

      Torque:
      83 N*m  { 846 kgf*cm, 61 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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  6. CONNECT REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)


    1. w/o AVS:

      Click here

    2. w/ AVS:

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  7. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)


    1. w/o AVS:

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    2. w/ AVS:

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  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  9. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  10. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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  11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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